Canal Street

English

Etymology

canal +‎ street. From being where a canal ran or runs.

Proper noun

Canal Street

  1. A street in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, where the defensive and transport canal of New Amsterdam once ran, beyond the city wall.
  2. A neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, centered around the eponymous street.
    Synonym: Chinatown

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